Alpha Esquires
Youth mentoring and leadership development for middle and high school young men of color in Greater Toledo.
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About Alpha Esquires
Alpha Esquires is a youth mentoring and leadership development group designed for middle and high school age young men of color. It serves applicants in the Greater Toledo area and promotes leadership, communication skills, social awareness, community involvement and other areas of personal growth.
Upon completion of the program, Esquires will be better prepared to meet the challenges of college, their future professions and life in general. The program is sponsored by the Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Where Esquires grow
- LeadershipBuilding the confidence to lead at school and in the community.
- CommunicationSpeaking, writing and presenting with clarity.
- Social awarenessUnderstanding the world around them and their place in it.
- Community involvementServing Toledo alongside the Brothers of Alpha Xi Lambda.
Our mission
The Alpha Esquires Program of Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter mentors and develops diverse cohorts of male youth to foster their growth in the areas of leadership, communication, and professional development, while empowering them to become positive change agents within their communities.
- Starting with 6th to 9th graders, expanding through 12th grade
- Part of an Alpha Esquire tradition in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit and other cities for more than a decade
Common questions
Who can join Alpha Esquires?
Middle and high school age young men of color in the Greater Toledo area. The program will initially serve 6th to 9th graders and expand through 12th grade.
When do applications open?
Applications open soon. Email the chapter at axl1906@gmail.com to be notified.
Who sponsors the program?
Alpha Esquires is sponsored by the Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Applications open soon
Want to be notified, or interested in mentoring? Email the chapter at axl1906@gmail.com.